Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting and seizures.
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‘Back to School Bash’ still on as immigrant group pushes back against last year’s violence
The Friday night event at Mike McGraw Field will feature food, games and back-to-school supplies. Local police have been hired to monitor the event.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for Aug. 24, 2025
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $25 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
Posted inMaine, News
Hurricane Erin expected to bring high surf, rip currents to Maine
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for high rip current risk Thursday and a high surf advisory from Friday morning to Saturday night.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Jay, Wilton diving deeper into questions about police coverage in towns
The committee is exploring options to either form one police department, go with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, or just share services.
Posted inMaine, Mark LaFlamme, News
More memories coming down in Lewiston | Column
Watching the former Sun Journal office building at 40 Pine St. come down this week brought up lots of memories for Mark LaFlamme, and maybe a tear or two.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Former Oxford Plains winner shows off wheels
Gary Dwinal and his wife, Cathy Dwinal, took a drive Wednesday through the grounds at Oxford Plains Speedway.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips dump truck rolls onto side after getting entangled in utility wire
Christopher Steward, 53, who works for the town of Phillips, was not injured but was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Interim principal appointed to lead Mexico elementary school
Earlier in the summer, Superintendent Deb Alden suggested that a public tour of the new Mountain Valley Community School might be possible in August, but that’s not going to happen.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Region 9 buildings still closed due to inadequate water supply
The welding building and culinary arts buildings were completed in January.